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A review by the_love_librarian
If You Give a Single Dad a Nanny by Ann Einerson
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
If You Give a Single Dad a Nanny reintroduces us to Dylan, one of the Stafford brothers, and his neighbor, Marlow. If you've read the prequel novella in this series (following Dylan's sister and her beau), you would've met Dylan's family and been privy to his mother's meddling to pair him up with the neighbor.
Dylan is a busy single dad to his daughter. He has a schedule, keeps his house clean, works, and spends time with his family. There's no room for noise, mess or distractions from his routine. That changes when Marlow, the artist and his complete opposite, moves next door with her dog. The chemistry between these two is clear, and a year later when Dylan's nanny quits, who better to step in than the woman next door who his daughter adores?
I enjoyed watching both Dylan and Marlow let go of what they thought life would look like for them. Marlow has never felt like she belonged, and Dylan is afraid of getting hurt again. That doesn't stop them from showing up for each other, and unintentionally creating a family that neither of them wants to let go (SN - no third act breakup!).
My biggest complaint is that the author completely overused the "good girl" phrase. I'm sure the author could've come up with something else for the hero to say, but I think the "good girl" phase has taken over the latest indie romances and this author fell into the trap. I am glad I gave her writing another chance after the prequel novella. I mentioned that I felt like her writing would come across better in a full length novel, and I definitely got a chance to get a better feel for her author voice in this one. I'll definitely keep up with the series as the brothers' books are released!
Dylan is a busy single dad to his daughter. He has a schedule, keeps his house clean, works, and spends time with his family. There's no room for noise, mess or distractions from his routine. That changes when Marlow, the artist and his complete opposite, moves next door with her dog. The chemistry between these two is clear, and a year later when Dylan's nanny quits, who better to step in than the woman next door who his daughter adores?
I enjoyed watching both Dylan and Marlow let go of what they thought life would look like for them. Marlow has never felt like she belonged, and Dylan is afraid of getting hurt again. That doesn't stop them from showing up for each other, and unintentionally creating a family that neither of them wants to let go (SN - no third act breakup!).
My biggest complaint is that the author completely overused the "good girl" phrase. I'm sure the author could've come up with something else for the hero to say, but I think the "good girl" phase has taken over the latest indie romances and this author fell into the trap. I am glad I gave her writing another chance after the prequel novella. I mentioned that I felt like her writing would come across better in a full length novel, and I definitely got a chance to get a better feel for her author voice in this one. I'll definitely keep up with the series as the brothers' books are released!